What to see in Serengeti National Park
What to see in Serengeti National Park : Serengeti is largely stated as a Tanzanian park for wildlife management, embracing an area in the northern clock of Tanzania. Boasting high levels of diversity and larger tracts of open country, the park is a favorite for global tourists interested in an African savannah experience. Located in Tanzania, this UNESCO World Heritage site is roughly spread over an area of about 14,750 square Kilometers and it’s filled with lots of things that its visitors can do including; Its landscape boasts great sceneries that many photographers would love to capture. The following is a breakdown guide to the important tourist attractions in Serengeti National Park.
- The Great Migration
Two of the park’s staple features: the elephant and the giraffe, are undoubtedly overshadowed by the Great Migration. The annual migration sees more than 1.5 million wildebeest, 200000 zebra and thousands of gazelles calving enter the Serengeti plains from the Kenyan Mara in a desperate search for water and fresh pastures. This is a cyclically recurring spectacle of existence because annual migration is fraught with dangers for the herds, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and crocodiles.
The migration typically follows a predictable pattern:
– December to March: This is where wildebeest calves, so witnessing calving season floors it and subsequent predation is a spectacular site.
– April to June: The migrations start towards the beginning of the dry season, and the herds move through central Serengeti.
– July to October: Although the best experience of the migration is viewed as draining across the Grumeti and Mara Rivers, wildebeest cross crocodile infusion waters in the process.
Best Time to Visit:
, it is recommended that you plan your visit to the site according to any part of the entire migration journey along some of the major rivers, generally between May and October.
- The Big Five
Serengeti National Park is one of the few places where you can spot all members of the Big Five: lions, leopards wild boars, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinoceroses. One of the most important attractions of the park is that it has one of the highest concentrations of lion population in Africa; there are about 3,000 lions in the park, which is situated in the vast plain. Leopards are much rarer and can be seen generally resting or hunting round the riverine and wooded area. Hippopotamus and elephant are easy to encounter frequently and widely in the park; black rhino, however, is difficult to sighting because is listed an endangered species; it is mainly found in Moru Kopjes area.
Wildlife Safaris:
Game drives are one of the best ways to get close to the Big Five and early morning and night game drives are the most rewarding.
- Serengeti Balloon Safaris
A touch of unending, value, adventure, astonishment, unmeasurable eagerness, enthrall, fascination, elation, heaven, top, dominant, provocateur, and spectacular is a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. Which at sunrise —when the golden light covers the veld- one may ride low and thereby observe animals on the immovable ground. This view makes the visitors realize the immenseness of the park part of which is the movement of the herds of animals, the rivers and rivers in the park, and the movement of the predators.
Best Time for Balloon Safaris:
As much as balloon safaris are done all year round, they are most popular in the dry season which is June to October because most animals are found around the water points.
- The other activity include the, boat ride at the Grumeti River and Crocodile Encounters.
The Grumeti River is probably most notorious for the Great Migration where nearly a million wildebeest calves cross the crocodile-inhabiting river. These giant Nile crocodiles lie dormant most of the time they wait for a chance to grab their prey and that is why the Nile is one of the most fascinating wildlife shows. Although it is not a migration year-round, the Grumeti River is a good place to see crocodiles, hippos, and numerous species of birds.
Visiting the Grumeti River:
It is advisable to visit the western sector of the Serengeti where the Grumeti River is located, from middle of May upward to July this is due to the greater concentration of the population of animals on the move.
- Moru Kopjes and the Old Man Painting
The Moru Kopjes are large granite out crops lying in the Serengeti’s flat topography. These isolated outcrops afford various wildlife species withlion, leopard and rhino protection and many of them live there. These kopjes also have cultural importance due to Maasai paintings and relics that are found in this area to provide a clue about history about the people in this part of the world.
Wildlife and History:
However, there is much more than observing animals like leopards who in turn prefer to bask on teh rocks;amilies can also take a guided tour for scope at the archeological area of the rocks as well as the cultural implication.
- Retima Hippo Pool
Probably one of the most popular attractions of the central Serengeti is the Retima Hippo Pool. Lodges: Several herds of hippos are usually found in the shallow waters of the Dam, and they are always seen splashing, bellowing and moving around. This area also brings crocodiles and different sorts of birds, so this is one of the best places for taking photos of wildlife.
When to Visit:
It’s best to go before midday or after midday because of the intensity of light and the activities of the animals respectively.
- Seronera Valley
Seronera Valley is in the centre of the park and is considered as one of the most appropriate zones for observing game at any particular period. Having many predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards as well as many reservoiantelope species, Seronera is celebrated for great predator sightings. It lies at the bank of the Seronera River which supplies it with water and thus many animals are seen to flock the valley, especially during the dry season.
What to Expect:
The best time to view wildlife, especially the big cats, are all round the year in the valley. This is especially important given that the site is located in the central part of the park, which will make it possible for most of the visitors to use the ser vice from there or as a starting po int to visit other parts of the park.
Conclusion
Serengeti National Park is a unique tourist destination that encompasses many travel specialties that lovers of different types of travel experiences can enjoy. From watching animals in largest annual migration to discovering valleys and paintings on the rock, Serengeti hosts marvelous travel opportunities for those, who appreciates adventures and wild nature. On a game drive, whether scouting the plains for the Big Five, from a hot air balloon or observing hippos from the water, Serengeti is a completely authentic African safari.
